Advocacy Coordinator

American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy Inc•Alexandria, VA

5d•$42,000 - $47,000•Remote

About The Position

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is seeking a dedicated self-starter and quick learner for the Advocacy Coordinator role within the Government and Corporate Affairs Department. This remote position offers flexible hours and focuses on expanding the importance of mental health and the value of relationships. The coordinator will manage AAMFT’s grassroots advocacy network, guide volunteers on state advocacy, research legislative developments, and engage members in advocacy efforts. This role also involves content creation for communications, and providing operational support to the Government and Corporate Affairs team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Strong understanding of advocacy practices and experience in grassroots organizing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience communicating with diverse stakeholders.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, web content and management systems, databases, and social media platforms.
Strong technical skills and ability to learn new tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to member inquiries.
Exceptional organizational skills
Candidates must reside in MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, PA, IL or DE only.

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience a plus.
Experience using iMIS and HigherLogic a strong plus.
Association experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts for advocacy volunteers.
Provide volunteer leaders and other members with guidance and assistance on state regulatory and legislative initiatives.
Convene meetings between AAMFT staff, volunteer leaders, and other stakeholders.
Research and analyze legislative and regulatory policies that impact MFTs at the state level.
Oversee day-to-day operations of AAMFT Advocacy Certificate program.
Track, analyze, and report data related to engagement metrics, volunteer engagement, and advocacy fundraising.
Prepare fact sheets, volunteer training materials, newsletter articles, advocacy materials, and other documents to support AAMFT advocacy activities and advance the profession.
Handle web updates and IT-related issues for the advocacy pages on the AAMFT website and related coalition and micro-sites.
Respond to requests from AAMFT members.
Provide operational support to the government affairs team to further advocacy initiatives and Annual Work Plan goals.